Why gambling can not be seen as entertainment

[imthegreat]

From every day experience and things happening around us, I have made threads and I've read other people's threads concerning gambling, where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

Perhaps gambling should be considered entertainment, because gamblers play it voluntarily, just like computer games. Computer games are free, but they often end not in fun but in anger and disappointment. For example, if you're playing CS2 and your team is full of stupid noobs, all your efforts for an hour will be useless. And you won't get any entertainment in the end. But computer games are also entertainment. Therefore, I believe gambling can be classified as entertainment, according to the dictionary definition you provided.

[lovesmayfamilis]

If you, OP, are placing bets comparable to the value of real estate, you should understand the consequences of losing that amount. Accordingly, no one is forcing you to take risks, but having made that decision, you have the right to call gambling entertainment. For some, hard games (we are on an adult forum) are also entertainment. Therefore, saying what you can and cannot call your hobbies is completely wrong. People can call gambling whatever they want, but only they decide how to relate to the feelings that arise during and after the game.

[xenomorfo]

Because gambling is considered to give him more money than he deposits, even though the purpose of gambling is to test how lucky he is. If the goal is only to win and not to accept when you lose, that is where the shift from the original purpose of gambling occurs. The risk of gambling is losing and losing money. The advantage is luck plus being able to enjoy the game.
We must not forget that in gambling, there are high expectations of winning because this arises from the initial thought when wanting to play. That is where the mistake lies because winning is a bonus from the game. It is only an addition.

but when ever!
who says this bullshit?
Gambling takes away money, like any other form of entertainment. Do they pay you when you go to the movies? i don't think so.
you pay to have fun watching a good movie and relaxing
same with gambling, you pay to pass the time, and then maybe if you're lucky you win

[KiaKia]

If pure entertainment is all you want from gambling you can make it happen.
If money is all you want to make from gambling, you can bet it's present.

This is a matter of choice, whatever you really want out of gambling, you only have to choose a side, there is no free gambling though but all you have to do is pay very less to get that entertainment that you seek for.

There are many entertaining places and things we do that requires small amount of money to get a pass, gambling can be handled in the same way, you can be entertained using $2 on a online casino.

[Mpamaegbu]

where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

This debate has been on for a long time and I don't see it ending any time soon. Those who propagate that gambling is fun continue to see or read about gamblers who commit suicide because of lost bets, yet they continue to hold on to their opinion. I think it's completely misleading. I've yet to see anyone who committed suicide from having fun or getting entertained. That alone should speak volume that gambling isn't fun.

[Yorubek]

Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

We will not put additional financial pressure on ourselves by gambling with money we can afford to lose. We must remember that it is absolutely foolish to decide to gamble with the money we need, because the result cannot be said for sure through gambling, so if the money is lost from our life, our mental state will be fine, and we can manage ourselves in the right way. When a person acquires wrong knowledge about gambling and manages gambling accordingly, he may face terrible accidents. Therefore, we should set aside all the necessary expenses in advance, then the remaining money can be used for gambling, so that the right decision can be taken and the real entertainment of gambling can be enjoy

[Pandu Geddon]

It all depends on how you approach gambling. Basically, no one is happy about losing money, even if you know that it is a risk of gambling. Most of us who gamble have shifted our initial goal of seeking entertainment to chasing luck. There is a high hope of winning bets, and that hope is what actually causes regret and sadness when you lose.

Because gambling is considered to give him more money than he deposits, even though the purpose of gambling is to test how lucky he is. If the goal is only to win and not to accept when you lose, that is where the shift from the original purpose of gambling occurs. The risk of gambling is losing and losing money. The advantage is luck plus being able to enjoy the game.
We must not forget that in gambling, there are high expectations of winning because this arises from the initial thought when wanting to play. That is where the mistake lies because winning is a bonus from the game. It is only an addition.

Unfortunately, such thinking is not shared by many gamblers. For now, many gamblers believe that winning can be achieved by gambling consistently and that they will eventually get that win. We see this situation more often, and it aligns with the people we know. No gambler considers gambling just for fun anymore. Everyone hopes to win.

[Jatiluhung]

From every day experience and things happening around us, I have made threads and I've read other people's threads concerning gambling, where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

You know, there are many extreme outdoor sports activities such as rock climbing and so on that are also considered a hobby and a source of enjoyment for some people. However, these activities carry the risk of causing injury, and in some cases, even more serious harm. But people enjoy them and treat them as entertainment.

The same goes for gambling. Sometimes we lose and lose money, and sometimes we win and make money. And all of that is part of the fun itself. Even when playing poker, even though I often lose, I always consider the time spent at the poker table to be quite enjoyable and never consider it a waste of time. And there are many other things that I might not mention that make gambling an enjoyable activity for some people.

[Porfirii]

where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

This debate has been on for a long time and I don't see it ending any time soon. Those who propagate that gambling is fun continue to see or read about gamblers who commit suicide because of lost bets, yet they continue to hold on to their opinion. I think it's completely misleading. I've yet to see anyone who committed suicide from having fun or getting entertained. That alone should speak volume that gambling isn't fun.

It is not so difficult to understand. You can be entertained by doing something that doesn't suit you. The concept of entertainment doesn't mean the activity is healthy or positive in all its aspects, but that you get pleasure from it. Other members talked about certain videogames but take for example "recreational" drugs. We all know that drugs cause suffering, so according to your reasoning, how could they be "recreational" or "entertaining"?

A different thing would be the case of people who gamble just for money. But in the case of bettors who love sports and bet to add a plus of excitement in their favourite games or gamblers who simply like to feel the thrill of the chance to win and the sensation of the lights, sounds etc. I don't see the problem with calling it entertainment.

[TheUltraElite]

You might see something as entertainment while someone else will not.

It is just what tickles your ribs and makes you happy. If you like to gamble from time to time spending money on it on a limit - then you are good to go. But if you are spending too much, your family is suffering because of it, then you are not being a responsible gambler.

Its just like using a credit card, you have to be cunning to have the fun and escape fast before you drown.

[Oasisman]

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

All people have their own definition of something. It will be a form of entertainment if they enjoy gambling. That statement about entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment is vague. Why?, I've seen a lot of people wiping away their tears after watching a very touching TV drama. Isn't a movie considered entertainment, right?
Gambling is supposed to be an entertainment, a person would not end up being very sad and emotional after losing, if he's been responsible with his finances before dealing with excessive gambling habits. If you're just a regular gambler, you can easily shake off those losses and enjoy the game.

[danherbias07]

That just means we are doing it wrong if it's all just stress and negative emotions that gambling gives to us.

It enhances the entertainment part of the industry. Sports, for example. Can you still finish a whole football, basketball, or any long game that takes hours before it ends without any money involved?
I still can, but I am not so serious about watching the whole game. But whenever I place a bet for that game, it gives me more pleasure while watching it. It can level up the entertainment factor of the sport.

[nara1892]

Because gambling is considered to give him more money than he deposits, even though the purpose of gambling is to test how lucky he is. If the goal is only to win and not to accept when you lose, that is where the shift from the original purpose of gambling occurs. The risk of gambling is losing and losing money. The advantage is luck plus being able to enjoy the game.
We must not forget that in gambling, there are high expectations of winning because this arises from the initial thought when wanting to play. That is where the mistake lies because winning is a bonus from the game. It is only an addition.

Unfortunately, such thinking is not shared by many gamblers. For now, many gamblers believe that winning can be achieved by gambling consistently and that they will eventually get that win. We see this situation more often, and it aligns with the people we know. No gambler considers gambling just for fun anymore. Everyone hopes to win.

That's right, without them realizing it, the more often they play, the more often they lose.

This is why we must first understand the activity we're actually dealing with. If you understand everything, you won't overreact, knowing that the percentage of winning is much smaller than losing.

[Versatile_choice]

Unfortunately, such thinking is not shared by many gamblers. For now, many gamblers believe that winning can be achieved by gambling consistently and that they will eventually get that win. We see this situation more often, and it aligns with the people we know. No gambler considers gambling just for fun anymore. Everyone hopes to win.

You're right about this, but I think few gamblers still consider it as fun but they are very hard to get. And one of the reason why people don't longer consider gambling as fun or entertainment it's due to thier financial situation, most people are going through financial crisis and if such people eventually go into gambling thier intention will be to make money and not for the fun. most of this people go with this saying that it's someone who does not have anything to think about that can possibly gamble for fun and not someone who is still in need so people view gamble in different ways.

[Fredomago]

Though most of gamblers might not admit but being irresponsible leads them not to enjoy but to regret but some wise gamer can practice discipline and good control with their emotions,

As a gambler, if you are so desperate to make money from gambling, then you going to be gambling irresponsibly, which you going to end up regretting in the long run. If you gamble responsibly, then you going to be cautious with any risk which you taking, you will be taking low risk, and if you do that, then you going to have peace of mind when gambling. But if you gamble with high amount of money, you just going to be frustrated at the end, because you won’t have peace when gambling.

Most people that are confident that they can make money from gambling are he ones that do regret at the end, because if you are so desperate, you going to be losing more than the way you will be winning, because you going to be desperate and emotional.

I agree, aiming to earn adds up to your emotions and most of the time that desperation leads you losing more than what you can afford, or more from what you allocate budget for your gambling, and most of the time you adds up or top up to continue chasing for those money that you already lose, along the way you'll find yourself regretting.

And similar to what you said, those who are too much confidence to win are the one mostly lose a lot and have that hug regret from the mistake that they committed.

[Leahized]

The psychology of gambling profitable and gamblers not to be affected no matter what the result of the game is going to be is one of the reason why gamblers are advise to seen the game as an entertainment and we look  that involve stake of money will have some sort of emotions. In order for  other not to see gambling as a way to be rich when the house  have high chance

Yeah right, but I don't think gamblers will take this advice. The gamblers we see today are primarily gambling to make money. But if well strategized, some money can be gained. But with gambling, there are risks to be taken. But do you think, through gambling, it is possible to build a house? Although I think it is foolish to even think such thoughts. However, every gambler should guard himself against excessive greed. Then you can have real entertainment in gambling.

[ruykeri]

If someone gambling as their source of income, then at the end of the day they have to make a profit anyway. But it is impossible to win regularly by betting all the time, there will be both profit and loss. That is why gambling should never be taken as an income source. And as soon as gambling is started as an income source, basically all kinds of problems start to arise. Economic disaster, mental depression and many family problems arise, many people even commit suicide because of this. So that all these problems do not arise, that is why gambling is said to be  only for entertainment and gambling should be done with that amount which does not affect you if you lose.

[GIF-JOBS]

The psychology of gambling profitable and gamblers not to be affected no matter what the result of the game is going to be is one of the reason why gamblers are advise to seen the game as an entertainment and we look  that involve stake of money will have some sort of emotions. In order for  other not to see gambling as a way to be rich when the house  have high chance

Yeah right, but I don't think gamblers will take this advice. The gamblers we see today are primarily gambling to make money. But if well strategized, some money can be gained. But with gambling, there are risks to be taken. But do you think, through gambling, it is possible to build a house? Although I think it is foolish to even think such thoughts. However, every gambler should guard himself against excessive greed. Then you can have real entertainment in gambling.

If a gambler can control his people then he can be responsible, it is a very common problem among gamblers that they want to build their future from it, through it they want to earn money which can change their future. But the reality is that it will definitely change the gamblers future, but not in a positive way financially but in a negative way. Gambling is made for entertainment so you should not expect anything more than entertainment here, if you do then there will be no way to protect yourself here.

[Swordsoffreedom]

where people that replied to the post often referred to gambling as a game of entertainment, despite the high risk involved people still termed it as fun.

This debate has been on for a long time and I don't see it ending any time soon. Those who propagate that gambling is fun continue to see or read about gamblers who commit suicide because of lost bets, yet they continue to hold on to their opinion. I think it's completely misleading. I've yet to see anyone who committed suicide from having fun or getting entertained. That alone should speak volume that gambling isn't fun.

When you have a lot of money, and you go to the casino to spend your leisure time, it is possible that gambling is just a game and you are wasting money just for fun. But in general, gambling is not just for fun. Our main purpose is to save money.

We have seen several news stories that have committed suicide because of losing at gambling. They were extremely addicted. And I strongly believe that they were also addicted to drag. And they committed suicide because of gambling bankruptcy. You and I gamble. Will we make such a decision ? A big NO. Because we are aware of our limitations. We know where we should stop. And how much money we spend on gambling will not harm us.

[qwertyup23]

From the Oxford English dictionary, gambling can be defined as "the activity of playing games of chance for money" and entertainment is defined as "the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". In  essence, entertainment always ends with laughter and enjoyment, then gambling that at times when we lose ends with regret, sorrow, lost of money and assets, cardiac arrest, bitterness and pains, anxiety, depression, trauma, at times even death, etc. Should we then say gambling is entertainment?

I think you're limiting the definition of enjoyment strictly to the definition of gambling.

Remember that the act of gambling itself makes you feel all the ranges of emotions- to being anxious, nervous, mixed feelings of excitement, sorrow, regretful, and grateful at the same time. Other people find joy in feeling those roller coaster of emotions especially if their bet went on their way. This is exactly the reason on why some view gambling primarily as entertainment because they have the means to sustain this kind of lifestyle.

That just means we are doing it wrong if it's all just stress and negative emotions that gambling gives to us.

It enhances the entertainment part of the industry. Sports, for example. Can you still finish a whole football, basketball, or any long game that takes hours before it ends without any money involved?
I still can, but I am not so serious about watching the whole game. But whenever I place a bet for that game, it gives me more pleasure while watching it. It can level up the entertainment factor of the sport.

Exactly- I do think the definition of entertainment must be strictly construed depending on the perspective of a person.

To give a concrete example, if a person gambles for income and the result went the opposite of what he's expecting, then he would feel regretful and dreadful. On the other hand, if a person wants to feel the roller coaster of emotions by gambling, then regardless of the result, they would enjoy the act.